EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NIGERIA'S FASHION MUGUL : TEMITAYO AKINOLA

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ONE OF NIGERIA'S TOP FASHION MOGUL 

TEMITAYO AKINOLA

Creative Director: Akintosh Fashion Empire 

 Ig@Akintoshcreations

https://www.instagram.com/akintoshcreations?r=nametag

FB: Akintosh Fashionempire

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DKB: Tell us about yourself and a little about family and educational background.

Tayo: Good day, I am temitayo Akinola Opalade (AAT.. MNIM) from osun state studied accounting (Bsc). I worked as an account officer in an automobile company. I'm married with a beautiful princess from a Christian home and my parents are educationists.

DKB: What drives you every morning you wake up?

Tayo: Grace to live another day with hope of fulfillment

DKB: What prompted you to venture into the fashion industry?

Tayo: Passion; right from early age, I have loved the fashion industry and have always wanted to be creative with designs, however, not limited to drawing but color mixing, matching fabrics and accessories to complement outfits.

DKB: How is the fashion industry generally in Nigeria and what do you think can be done to improve the industry?

Tayo:It's fast growing and developing. The growth will be better if individuals can value locally made materials and motivate the designers by their patronages to drive sales in the industry.

DKB: Who is/are your role model(s) and why do you look up to them?

Tayo: My parents. They have been through a lot to give me the best. My mum will always say "never leave God out of your situation and prayer is the key"

My Dad is very hard-working and doesn't compromise Integrity in all his relationships

DKB: What is/are your future plans for your business and what do you hope to accomplish with it?

Tayo: To grow into a reputable fashion house offering high end, quality designs to a niche market at lower prices 

Empowerment/community service

DKB: What other areas of interest do you have?

Tayo: Accounting and music

DKB: Tell us how being a member of Dmk Business Hub Africa has impacted your life and Business?

Tayo: it has immensely helped me and I have gained diverse business ideas; how to succeed as an entrepreneur, as well as making friends as customers.

DKB : Do you have any other ambition aeside fashion?

Tayo:Yes...production of skin and home products/creating vocations

DKB : For those who are looking up to you and who aspire to venture into the fashion industry like yourself, what's your word of advice to them?

Tayo: Be sure you have Passion for it because it can be overwhelming but with God, perseverance, determination and patience all things are possible

DKB: In your own words and terms, what does being successful mean to you?

Tayo: Achievement of desired Vision and ability to influence lives positively.

DKB: It was nice chatting with you. Thank you for your time.

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